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This Is Elvis (2-Disc Special Edition) [1981] [DVD]

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4.5 out of 5 stars 33 customer reviews
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  • First-ever home video release of the original, uncensored 1981 Theatrical version in a new digital transfer with soundtrack remastered in Dolby Surround 2.0
  • 1983 Unrated expanded Home video version with 40 minutes of footage not shown in theatres
  • Vintage featurette - Behind the Gates of Graceland
  • Elvis Presley movie trailer gallery

Product details

  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English, German
  • Subtitles: English, German, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 13 Sept. 2007
  • Run Time: 146 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000S6UZNS
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 28,545 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray)

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Warner Home Video commemorates the 30th anniversary of "The King’s" passing with a collector’s Limited Edition 11-Disc box set and several Special and Deluxe Edition DVD releases, one of which is the fascinating documentary This Is Elvis.

An intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait, This Is Elvis draws on interviews with the people who knew Presley best – family, friends, employees and mentor/manager Colonel Tom Parker – and includes some rare footage, such as home movies, newsreels and several key TV appearances. It traces the life of Elvis from his early days in Tupelo and Memphis and his audition for Sam Phillips at Sun records, through to his early TV appearances, his army years and his first meeting with Pricilla, then his time in movies, his 1968 comeback and touring years in the 1970s, up to his death in 1977. The film is digitally re-mastered with exceptional sound and includes bonus features.

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4.0 out of 5 starsWell it took a while!
By Peter Devaney on 13 Aug. 2007
Format: DVD
So finally on the 30th anniversary of Elvis' death the first genuine filmed bio featuring actual Elvis performances hits the DVD shelf,(Elvis The Movie with Kurt Russell had Elvis' music dubbed by Ronnie McDowell) This Is Elvis, originally released in cinemas in 1981 had only been available previously on VHS, it was a pretty lousy transfer, being rather washed out and grainy, so to have the shiny shoes version is a welcome edition to the fans film library,

Since this film was released there have been many more filmed attempts at Elvis' life story, some good and some downright dreadful, in some respects with this film there is a respect(bordering on reverential at times) and naivety apparent, bearing in mind this was produced during Tom Parker's(Elvis' manager) lifetime and so covering some less savoury aspects would have been heavily discouraged, and in truth, this is the case here, Elvis' reliance in his final years on prescription medicine is barely touched but is quickly sidestepped, speaking as a fan I have no real desire to have Elvis' personal problems a subject of focus, preferring instead to enjoy the performances he left behind, still no honest bio-pic could omit the facts,

In summary what we have are some of the best musical and performance highlights in a truly remarkable career, spanning over 20 years, this two disc release has the original cinema version and the later extended version, obviously similar but the extended version has a stronger focus on the live performances, in particular the Aloha From Hawaii show in 1973, it also has Ronnie McDowell (from Elvis The Movie fame), a well known Elvis soundalike, re-dubbing some of the original dialogue as it was a little on the risque side, personally I love the un-edited dialogue as it shows Elvis' wicked and often...Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA MUST FOR THE ELVIS FANS
By A Customer on 17 Jan. 2001
Format: VHS Tape
THIS IS BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS OF ELVIS EVER RELEASED IT SHOWS HIS LIFE / CAREER FROM START TO FINISH IF YOU WANT TO BUY ANY ELVIS VIDEO THIS SHOULD DEFINITELY BE TOP OF YOUR LIST
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5.0 out of 5 starsJUST BRILLIANT
By DEBRA FRANKLIN on 9 Dec. 2003
Format: VHS Tape
This has to be the best documentary of Elvis Presley's life I have ever seen, it really touched my heart, and I have to say the tears were rollng down my face when I saw how the most talented performing artist of the 20th century went from a poor boy from Tupelo to a world known artist of all time.
I have to say the only thing that did'nt appeal to me was the impersination of Elvis voice and also of his close friends and family, however the original footage of Elvis life was superb and definately deserves a 5 star rating, There was some footage I have never seen before and I could'nt believe how much of the footage was of Elvis private life e.g the court scene (which I have to say I was'nt ever aware of this ever happening ) and also when he went into the army. I think the best ever performance that Elvis did was the "aloha from hawaii" but unfortunately this was not shown, however the 1968 comeback tour was incredible and have to say he looks mighty fine in the clothes he was wearing for the show ;o) It was also so amazing to watch him perform at the Hilton in Las Vegas and also to see that so many famous faces were there to see him perform to high standard - I can watch this documentary over and over again - he is and always will be the greatest performer of all time
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5.0 out of 5 starsIts the one and only KING OF ROCK 'N' ROLL
By darren@dfletcher18.fsnet.co.uk on 21 Sept. 2000
Format: VHS Tape
This video is amazing from start to finish,It starts at the young elvis and goes right through to the death of the king.early years,army years and the great late 60's early 70's an excellent video and a must for elvis fans.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWhat a Life
By Mrs. P. Hazell on 24 July 2003
Format: VHS Tape Verified Purchase
No matter how many times I watch this video it will always send tears to my eyes. This version is much better than the television one. The bits I didnt like are the impersonations or "look alikes". I just wanted this to be only Elvis. From that dashing "rebel" (hes got the James Dean's sultry looks) in King Creole (his best film ever) to his last performance before his death - what a waste of his acting career. And what about the 1968 comeback special - his best I reckon. He was at his physical best - very lean and tall - in the Frank Sinatra show. And you could feel the loss of his sparkle when his marriage ended - he had everything but love. Irony isnt it when you think of all those beautiful ballads he sung and he never sings any song (save the Hollywood stuff of course)if he didnt believe in them.
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3.0 out of 5 starsMr. Warner ...Is it so expensive to remaster ?
By Charlie on 6 Sept. 2007
Format: DVD
This is ultimate documentary on life & music of Elvis Presley.
We have been waiting for this to come out on DVD for a long long time.
Now we have it. Moovie is great,full of many rare & candid videos but this double dvd edition stinks.
They have remastered sound & picture only on shorter, theatrical version and left longer one,(about 45 minutes longer)
in old picture and MONO sound!!! In 21st century!
And to make things worse,
Warner Brothers decided to treat Elvis like some candy bar product, and instead of great looking, one of the coolest front cover pictures of young Elvis, like in original issue, we have this childish, teenage bubble gum design for front picture. No booklet, you guessed it. On first disc we have even special features. But don't get too excited, cause it's only original moovie trailer and 10 minutes of realy bad picture quality 'Tour of Graceland' where we can see his ex-bodyguards showing us some bikes, cars, horses and nothing special. I prefered that beautifull Golden Palomino horse instead of bikes. Thank you very much, Warner Bross.
I had to turn off all my advanced sound options on Pioneer dvd player, I mean, stereo, multichanell etc,just to get sound on longer moovie version and i find it frustrating experience.
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